John Abraham’s next film Vedaa is expected to release on August 15, however, the makers are still waiting for clearance from the Censor Board. Producers of the film released a statement on Thursday announcing that they haven’t received a green light from Censor Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Despite, applying for certification eight weeks in advance the censor approval is still pending yet they aim for an Independence Day theatrical release.
“We, the producers of Vedaa feel compelled to share with our fans and supporters that despite our best efforts, we are still to secure a clearance and certification from the CBFC of India,” the statement read. They claimed that following the protocols they applied for certification well before as advised eight weeks prior to release. Our film was screened for the CBFC on June 25th. Post this, we were advanced to a revising committee review without any explanation as to what the esteemed examining committee’s concerns or objections were.”
The statement further read, “Since then, we have waited patiently for a revising committee to be constituted, impressed on all respected and honourable office bearers and repeatedly daily documented our appeal for certification, consideration or even an explanation. Despite this unusual delay, we have full faith in the system in place and are confident that the CBFC will oblige us rightfully.”
The Vedaa producers urged the relevant authority to investigate the issue promptly and address it as a matter of urgency. Zee Studios, Emmay Entertainment, and JA Entertainment concluded, “August 15th is a special date that we are fortunate to find ourselves in a position to bring our film to fans of John Abraham and Nikkhil Advani, who have supported our previous releases Satyameva Jayate and Batla House on the same date. Vedaa is a powerful, out and out entertaining film, inspired by current events. We believe it deserves to reach its audience. It is our sincere endeavour that we will be able to keep our appointment with you.”
Vedaa directed by Nikkhil Advani is an action thriller movie starring John Abraham, Abhishek Banerjee, and Sharvari Wagh in pivotal roles. The movie is expected to open in cinemas on August 15, 2024 alongside Akshay Kumar’s Khel Khel Mein and highly anticipated horror comedy Stree 2 headlined by Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor.
